Posts in Category: Press Release

View 2017 Arbor Week Schedule of Events flier.
The City of Valdosta and the Valdosta Tree Commission will celebrate Arbor Week on Feb. 13-17 to highlight the community, environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees and our community’s... read more

Uber, who helps passengers get around in the more than 450 cities they serve, announced Feb. 2, 2017 that it is extending its international transportation services to Valdosta and the surrounding area.
“This is the beginning of transit in our ... read more

In addition to responding to storm-related issues throughout the city, City of Valdosta department personnel were also some of the first responders on scene following the tragic tornado that hit Cook County on Jan. 22.
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Flashing yellow arrow signals are being activated in Valdosta as part of a Georgia Department of Transportation intersection upgrade project to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Activation of the signals is being phased in at 11... read more

The Valdosta Fire Department will host two open house events on upcoming Saturdays, Feb.11 and 25, 2017, to stimulate interest among those seeking employment with the Valdosta Fire Department. The events will take place at the Valdosta Regional... read more

The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division is coordinating the 2017 Georgia Homeless Count for Valdosta and Lowndes County, part of a statewide effort through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to determine the number of ... read more

While much information has circulated regarding the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) negotiations between Lowndes County and the Cities of Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton and Valdosta, a few items require clarification so that the public is... read more

IN PHOTO: Chief of Police Brian Childress, Mayor John Gayle and City Manager Larry Hanson pose with several members from the Valdosta Police Department (in stairwell) and members of the 824th Base Defense Squadron from Moody AFB (on the... read more

Valdosta City Manager Larry Hanson was selected as one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2017 Notable Georgians. Hanson will be honored at a luncheon on Jan. 26 at the Georgia Aquarium, along with other Notable Georgians, the Georgian of the Year, the... read more

Valdosta-Lowndes County residents who have made serving their community a New Year’s resolution have until Wednesday, Feb. 1, to apply for one of nine city appointments to serve on a board, commission, authority or advisory committee.
The... read more